Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ level) in General Surgery
Whipps Cross Hospital
1st Oct 2025 to 31st March 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ level) in General Surgery. The post is for 6 months. The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work as well as supporting the trauma team whilst on call.
The General Surgery Unit is served by four consultants with sub-specialist interest in UGI, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery. The team work alongside six Colorectal Consultant Surgeons as well.
Main duties of the job
The General Surgery Unit is served by four consultants with sub-specialist interest in UGI, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery. The team work alongside six Colorectal Consultant Surgeons as well.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work as well as supporting the Colorectal team whilst on call.
The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a senior trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience of General surgery at registrar level. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.
There is also scope for training and working closely with the Colorectal Surgery team including clinic and theatre and on-calls.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The General Surgery Unit is served by four consultants with sub-specialist interest in UGI, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery. The team work alongside six Colorectal Consultant Surgeons as well.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work as well as supporting the Colorectal team whilst on call.
The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a senior trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience of General surgery at registrar level. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.
There is also scope for training and working closely with the Colorectal Surgery team including clinic and theatre and on-calls.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The General Surgery Unit is served by four consultants with sub-specialist interest in UGI, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery. The team work alongside six Colorectal Consultant Surgeons as well.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work in the capacity of a registrar to one of the consultants within the General Surgery Unit and will be responsible for both inpatient elective and emergency work as well as supporting the Colorectal team whilst on call.
The post is not approved for basic or higher surgical training but will provide ample training opportunities and will suit a senior trainee committed to a Surgical career or seeking additional experience of General surgery at registrar level. Previous NHS experience is essential for this role.
There is also scope for training and working closely with the Colorectal Surgery team including clinic and theatre and on-calls.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
- GMC Registration with a license to practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of ST2 level or equivalent.
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Published in peer review journal
- Higher Degree
- Presentation in national/international meeting
- Formal experience in education and training
- Experience in Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of General surgery, outpatient clinics and inpatient workload and breast surgery
Desirable
- Endoscopy skills
- Laparoscopic surgery experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Up-to-date resuscitation Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in general surgery
- CCrISP, ATLS
Other
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and verbal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Self motivated
- Reliable work record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
- GMC Registration with a license to practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of ST2 level or equivalent.
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Published in peer review journal
- Higher Degree
- Presentation in national/international meeting
- Formal experience in education and training
- Experience in Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of General surgery, outpatient clinics and inpatient workload and breast surgery
Desirable
- Endoscopy skills
- Laparoscopic surgery experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Up-to-date resuscitation Skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable interest in general surgery
- CCrISP, ATLS
Other
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and verbal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Self motivated
- Reliable work record
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
